Latest "KC-46 Pegasus" stories

After long, costly road, Air Force happy with new KC-46 vision system

“We have the demos, we have the videos, we’ve flown it on [Boeing] planes … and it looks magnificent,” says the Air Force's Lt. Col. Joshua Renfro.

By Stephen Losey

5 weeks ago

‘Everything and the kitchen sink:’ USAF plots new refueling tanker

A blended wing design is one idea the Air Force is seriously considering for the future KC-Z refueling tanker.

By Stephen Losey

8 weeks ago

US Air Force awards Boeing $2.3B contract for 15 more KC-46s

The award brings the number of KC-46s under contract with the U.S. Air Force to 128.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

KC-46 tanker’s boom breaks, dents plane while refueling fighter jet

The Air Force believes it will cost at least $2.5 million to repair the KC-46.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

KC-46 tanker test puts fuel boom operator, not copilot, in cockpit

The idea has raised eyebrows among military watchers who question its motives and safety.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Supply chain woes delay KC-46 refueling vision system upgrade to 2025

Boeing said supply chain problems have resulted in longer lead times for the computing equipment and other technology needed to build RVS 2.0.

By Stephen Losey

6 months ago

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